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KamiErabi GOD.app Season 1 Anime Series Review
Any potential KamiErabi possibly could've had has been thoroughly buried under heaps of atrocious writing, rigid CG, and underdeveloped characters.
― If I had a nickel for every death game series (that I've seen, at least) created by highly renowned creators with at least one other super famous/popular work, but then received abysmal reception, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird ...
Hookah Haze Game Review
I get it – the point isn't a challenge; it's vibes. And I must confess, Hookah Haze's vibes are impeccable.
― Not to sound judgmental, but some of y'all out there are really into the aesthetic of anime girls blowing clouds of smoke. If you number among them, I have good news! Hookah Haze is a game about watching anime girls exhale billowing clouds of smoke. Based on my social media feeds, that alone ...
This Life-Size Ainz Ooal Gown Statue is Only One of the Cool Things at the Overlord Exhibition in Tokyo
There's also original animation materials, photo spots, and tons of figures!
― To coincide with the release of the new movie, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, a limited-time Overlord gallery is now open to the public in Tokyo. Aptly named “Overlord Exhibition,” this art exhibition is filled with everything from animation keyframes and original light novel artwork to photo spots and life-size recreations...
The ANN Aftershow - The New Madoka Anime is Really Happening!
Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht!
― The New Madoka Anime is Really Happening! Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht! Tune in to find out more about the latest anime news and the penultimate episodes of Yatagarasu and Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruct...
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Anime Film Review
There's a reason that this is one of the series' most popular arcs and the film captures the story's essence expertly—even if a bit too much was left on the cutting room floor.
― One of the most interesting choices that came from adapting Overlord IV is that the series skipped an entire arc—two entire light novels worth of story. This left an odd gap between episodes seven and eight of that series—wh...
This Week in Games - Nintendo Lays Down the Law
Jean-Karlo evaluates Nintendo's decision to file suit against Pal World developer Pocketpair, has some advice for fighting game fans, plus more game news than you can shake a joystick at!
― Welcome back, everyone! It's the week before the Tokyo Game Show, so there's very clearly not a lot to talk about. Yep, this is definitely a slow column, I tell you what; no big surprises happened this week. ... O...
Reynatis Game Review
Reynatis is a high-flying action RPG that stands on its own, but it has a rather shaky stance.
― Reynatis is a high-flying action RPG that, to its credit, has a solid identity and visual aesthetic. A lot of comparisons have been drawn between it and Kingdom Hearts, and while they're not uncalled for, it's worth pointing out that about all Reynatis has in common with Kingdom Hearts is a teenaged prota...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2024, Sep 9-15
This week Ossan Newbie climbs to spectacular heights while The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant takes quite a nosedive. See how your favorite shows stack up this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these ran...
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron Documentary Review
By the end, it’s hard to feel like you don’t have a more well-rounded—and certainly much more human—understanding of Miyazaki as both a creative and a person.
― Having previously directed Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki and 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki, Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron (henceforth Heron) is far from the first time director Kaku Arakawa has gotten up close and personal with the legendary...
This Week in Anime - Anime Pirates Off the Port Bow
Amidst a record number of site closures, Nick and Lucas discuss sailing the high seas of anime piracy.
― Amidst a record number of site closures, Nick and Lucas discuss sailing the high seas of anime piracy. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. One Piece, Naruto, De...
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Kyoto Animation Produces Anime of Keiichi Arawi's CITY Manga
Violet Evergarden's Taichi Ishidate directs anime starring Mikako Komatsu, Aki Toyosaki, Yui Ishikawa
― Kyoto Animation revealed during a 2025 lineup livestream on Saturday that it is producing CITY The Animation, a television anime based on Keiichi Arawi's CITY manga. The anime will debut in 2025. The anime will be the first non-sequel anime for Kyoto Animation in six years. Taichi Ishidate (Violet ...
Jump TOON's Sci-Fi Manga Nuno Sanpo Inspires 'Opening Sequence-Like' Anime Promo Video
It's sooo good, you'd think/wish it's a real anime show
― Science-fiction writer Yuba Isukari and illustrator Ozu recently launched a new, full-color manga titled Nuno Sanpo on Shueisha's vertical-scrolling manga service Jump TOON on September 3. To celebrate the new manga, Toho Animation Studio released an "opening sequence-like" anime promotional video for the manga on Monday. Emphasis on the "-lik...
Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Casts Rumi Okubo as Fine Cavendish
New visual also revealed in 2025 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Saka and Chorefuji's Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy (Aru Majo ga Shinu Made: Owari no Kotoba to Hajimari no Namida) light novel series revealed the anime's second "situation visual," and a new cast member. The new visual features the Lapis town. The newly announced cast is Rumi Okubo a...
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #11 [rate]
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Tetsuya Nomura Doesn't Think Kingdom Hearts' Story Is Convoluted
He still watches Kingdom Hearts lore videos on YouTube, though
― If there is one thing fandoms tend to do it's overthinking the canon of their favorite stories, such as the Kingdom Hearts franchise. With three mainline games and far too many spinoffs and remakes, keeping track of everything can be a hassle. However, in a recent interview with Shueisha's Young Jump magazine, Kingdom Hearts creator Tet...
McDonald's x Hololive's Usada Pekora Collaborate for Moon Viewing Party
Just in time for the seasonal Tsukimi Burger in Japan
― It's autumn in Japan, and that means it's time for some moon viewing. Or viewing the moon vicariously with the McDonald's Japan's Tsukimi Burger — a seasonal burger that represents a full moon with an egg patty, along with a beef patty and bacon. It's a staple autumn fast-food item in Japan like pumpkin spice drinks are a staple autumn drink in ...
My Happy Marriage Season 2 Unveils Teaser, Cast, Staff, January 2025 Debut
Ryotaro Okiayu, Kikuko Inoue, Yuya Uchida join season 2
― Kadokawa unveiled the teaser promotional video, teaser visual, cast, staff, and January 2025 premiere for the second television anime season based on Akumi Agitogi and Tsukiho Tsukioka's My Happy Marriage (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) light novel series on Monday. Netflix also stream the teaser with English subtitles. The season will premier...
Live-Action Saint Young Men Film Casts Tatsuya Fujiwara as Lucifer
Fujiwara joins Death Note co-star Kenichi Matsuyama in December 20 film
― The official website for Saint Oniisan The Movie ~Holy Men vs Akuma Gundan~ (Holy Men vs Demon Army), the first live-action film of Hikaru Nakamura's Saint Young Men (Saint Oniisan) manga, announced on Monday that Tatsuya Fujiwara (Death Note, Battle Royale, Kaiji) is joining the film's cast as Lucifer, Michael's older brother ...
Wistoria: Wand and Sword ‒ Episode 11
I came into this episode wanting Will to sword-murder the ever-loving Bejeesus out of a giant monster, and that's exactly what we got. Hell yeah.
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories #11 [rate]
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 12
Even being used to this series’ weird swerves I was surprised at just how many of them we got at once.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ‒ Episode 11
Dealing with other people’s interpersonal situations and trying to help - while you yourself are still involved in many of those same scenarios - can often be messy business.
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 9-15
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime earns 3.1% rating
― The 2020 live-action film of Hiroyuki Nishimori's gag comedy manga Kyou Kara Ore Wa!! aired on NTV on Friday, September 13 at 9:00 p.m. and earned an 8.4% rating. The latest episode of the live-action series of Satoru Hiura's Saionji-san wa Kaji o Shinai (No domestic work for Ms. Saionji) manga aired on TBS on Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00...
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Narenare -Cheer for you!- #12 [rate]
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Voice Actor Itaru Yamamoto's Agency Ends Contract Due to 'Serious Breach'
Transformers One film to replace Yamamoto in Japanese dub as Soundwave
― The voice acting agency I'm Enterprise announced on Sunday that it ended its management contract with voice actor Itaru Yamamoto as of September 14, due to an "acknowledged serious breach of contract." The agency added that Yamamoto is no longer working in the entertainment industry. Yamamoto was born in Niigata Prefecture. His ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 9-15
The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 9-15 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Hokkaido Serial Murder Case: The Okhotsk Disappearance ~Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine~ G-MODE September 12 20,919 20,919 2PS5Astro Bot Sony Interactive Entertainment September 6 8,882 21,554 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 ...
KamiErabi GOD.app Season 1 Anime Series Review
Any potential KamiErabi possibly could've had has been thoroughly buried under heaps of atrocious writing, rigid CG, and underdeveloped characters.
― If I had a nickel for every death game series (that I've seen, at least) created by highly renowned creators with at least one other super famous/popular work, but then received abysmal reception, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird ...
Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin ‒ Episode 12
Even with how relaxed a show this is, this was a much quieter lead into the finale than I was expecting.
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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream #12 [rate]
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Me & Roboco Anime Film Delayed From Winter 2024 to April 18, 2025
Delay aimed to improve film's quality
― The official website for the upcoming Me & Roboco anime film announced on Monday that the film has been delayed from winter 2024 to April 18, 2025 to improve the film's quality. The website also presented the film's second "super teaser visual": Original manga creator Shūhei Miyazaki posted a message to apologize for the delay and to ask fans to look forward to...
Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Premieres in January
Announced at end of season 1 on Sunday
― The first season of the Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen, or literally, Kinnikuman Perfect Chо̄jin/Superhuman Origin Arc) anime ended on Sunday with an announcement that season 2 will premiere in January. The new season will run on CBC, TBS, and 26 affiliated channels throughout Japan, as well as on BS11 and Animax. Update: Pony C...
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master ‒ SERIES FINALE
Yatagarasu has known what it was doing from the beginning.
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Tower of God #12 [rate]
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Chi's Sweet Home Manga's France-Set Series Gets Japanese Release
Chi - une vie de chat en France - also being released in France
― The official website of Kodansha's Comic Days service announced on Sunday that the service will serialize Kanata Konami and Catherine Bouvier's Chi en France ~Chi's Sweet Home France-ban~ (Chi - une vie de chat en France -) series on the service for free. The Japanese serialization will start with the first chapter on Monday at noon JS...
2.5 Dimensional Seduction ‒ Episode 12
The constant back and forth and mixed nature of what was on offer this week make it a so-so watch.
The Elusive Samurai ‒ Episode 11
What else is there to say? Our hero just whooped a grown man and his ragtag army into shape with booze-fueled supersonic butt bounces. It's genius.
Kodansha's K MANGA Service Now Available in Japan
― Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service announced on X/Twitter on Wednesday that its K MANGA English manga service is now available in Japan. The service was previously available only in the United States until now. The service is available in Japan via both browser and an app. K MANGA launched as an app for iOS and Android in May 2023 with approximately 400 English titles including 60 simulpub titles....
Daisuke Ono Performs Ending Theme for 2nd Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Anime Film
2nd film opens on November 22
― The staff for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, revealed on Sunday that Daisuke Ono will perform the ending theme song for the second film, "Sekijitsu no Shutsugeki" (The Assault of the Burning Sun). Ono stars in the films as Susumu Kodai, and he wrote the lyrics for the new ending ...
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Chibi Maruko-chan #1448 [rate]
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Thunderbirds, Doctor Who Voice Actor David Graham Dies
Peppa Pig voice actor was 99
― Deadline and BBC reported on Saturday that voice actor David Graham has died. He was 99. Graham is perhaps best known as Daleks in Doctor Who and as the voice of Grandpa Pig in the Peppa Pig animated series. He voiced Parker in the Thunderbirds series and films. He also voiced Gordon Tracy and Brains in the franchise. He was the only original cast member to return for t...
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword #11 [rate]
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Harmony of Mille-Feuille Anime Unveils Main Staff, 1st Anime Visuals
Steins;Gate's Takuya Satō, Kiyoto Nakajima helm 2025 anime at Jumondo
― Pony Canyon revealed more of the main staff, first teaser visual, and character visuals for the anime of Harmony of Mille-Feuille (Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille) music project on Sunday. The character visuals are for the project's main characters: Uta Kamaki, lead vocal (voiced by Mirai Ayase) Musubu Mayumori, first chorus (voiced by Y...
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest #12 [rate]
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Mission: Yozakura Family #25 [rate]
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Palworld Developer Responds to Nintendo, The Pokémon Company's Lawsuit
Pocketpair states it is still unaware of specific patents it allegedly infringed
― Pocketpair, the game developer behind the Palworld game, released a statement on its website on September 19, regarding the patent infringement lawsuit filed against the company by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The company also posted the full statement on Palworld's X (formerly Twitter) account: Regarding the Laws...
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Game Launches for iOS, Android on September 24
Game's mobile version to be optimized for smartphones
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Saturday that it will release the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm game for iOS and Android on September 24 Japan time, and revealed a promotional video. English version Japanese version The game's mobile version has been optimized for smartphone controls, and features addition of an auto-save feature, battle c...
Blue Miburo Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song, Artist
Boy group THE JET BOY BANGERS performs "UNBREAKABLE" ending song
― A stage presentation for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's Blue Miburo (Ao no Miburo) manga at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMAF) event on Sunday revealed the ending theme song "UNBREAKABLE" by THE JET BOY BANGERS (from EXILE TRIBE). The series will premiere on October 19, and it will air on Saturdays at 5:30 p....
Tohai: Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku Anime Reveals Continuous Half-Year Run
2nd cours to premiere in January
― A stage presentation for the television anime of Kōji Shinasaka's Tohai: Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku manga at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMAF) event on Sunday revealed that it will air for two consecutive cours (quarter of a year). The second cours will air in January. The series will premiere on October 4 at 2:23 a.m. (effectively, October 5) on MB...
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One Piece #1120 [rate]
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Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters Per Second Anime Gets Live-Action Film
SixTONES member Hokuto Matsumura stars in film opening in fall 2025
― A website opened on Sunday to announce that Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters Per Second anime film will get a live-action film adaptation in fall 2025. SixTONES member Hokuto Matsumura (Suzume's Sōta Munakata) will star in the film. Spoon is producing the film and Toho will distribute. Yoshiyuki Okuyama is directing, and Ayako Suzuki...
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Wonderful Precure! #34 [rate]
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NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Season 2 ‒ Episode 23
What the anime of NieR: Automata has not been able to capture in these critical final moments is the way that the game makes its players complicit in the tragedy in a way that they could never be if they simply sat down and passively watched these events unfold from behind the safe veil of the fourth wall.
Quality Assurance in Another World ‒ Episode 12
There are still a lot of ideas and video game in-jokes to mine from this concept, and episodes like “The Diamond” prove that the series is perfectly capable of acting on them…when it feels like it, that is.
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Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master #20 [rate]
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Senpai is an Otokonoko ‒ Episodes 10-11
The show has been good enough to earn my trust on this one, but I’m definitely hesitant as we enter its finale.
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! #11 [rate]
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ATRI: My Dear Moments #11 [rate]
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The Fable #24 [rate]
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Hookah Haze Game Review
I get it – the point isn't a challenge; it's vibes. And I must confess, Hookah Haze's vibes are impeccable.
― Not to sound judgmental, but some of y'all out there are really into the aesthetic of anime girls blowing clouds of smoke. If you number among them, I have good news! Hookah Haze is a game about watching anime girls exhale billowing clouds of smoke. Based on my social media feeds, that alone ...
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The Elusive Samurai #11 [rate]
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Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin #12 [rate]
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Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? #11 [rate]
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Plus-Sized Elf #12 [rate]
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MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season #10 [rate]
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This Life-Size Ainz Ooal Gown Statue is Only One of the Cool Things at the Overlord Exhibition in Tokyo
There's also original animation materials, photo spots, and tons of figures!
― To coincide with the release of the new movie, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, a limited-time Overlord gallery is now open to the public in Tokyo. Aptly named “Overlord Exhibition,” this art exhibition is filled with everything from animation keyframes and original light novel artwork to photo spots and life-size recreations...
Kyoto Animation Produces Anime of Keiichi Arawi's CITY Manga
Violet Evergarden's Taichi Ishidate directs anime starring Mikako Komatsu, Aki Toyosaki, Yui Ishikawa
― Kyoto Animation revealed during a 2025 lineup livestream on Saturday that it is producing CITY The Animation, a television anime based on Keiichi Arawi's CITY manga. The anime will debut in 2025. The anime will be the first non-sequel anime for Kyoto Animation in six years. Taichi Ishidate (Violet ...
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Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools #12 [rate]
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Kyoto Animation Reveals Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved Film for 2025
Tatsuya Ishihara returns to direct new film
― Kyoto Animation revealed during a 2025 lineup livestream on Saturday that it is producing a film for the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid franchise titled Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū). The film will open in 2025. Tatsuya Ishihara (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S; Love, ...
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Case Closed #1135 [rate]
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New Ranma 1/2 Anime's 2nd Trailer Preview's Ano's Opening Theme
New anime debuts on October 5
― The official website for the new anime of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 manga revealed the show's second promotional video on Saturday. The video previews Ano's opening theme song "Iinazukekkyun." The anime will premiere nationwide in Japan on October 5 on the NTV channel at 24:55 JST (effectively, October 6 at 12:55 a.m. JST). The anime will exclusively stream on Netfl...
My Hero Academia Anime Casts Hiroshi Kamiya
Kamiya plays younger All For One villain
― The official X/Twitter account for the My Hero Academia anime announced on Saturday that Hiroshi Kamiya will play a younger All For One in the series. Akio Ohtsuka previously voiced the character until now. The anime's seventh season was announced after the sixth season ended in March 2023. A four-episode My Hero Academia Memories compilation special with so...
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My Hero Academia #156 [rate]
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Blue Box Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Shōgo Sakata, Anna Nagase, Asaki Yuikawa join cast for series debuting on October 3
― A stage presentation for the television anime of Kōji Miura's Blue Box (Ao no Hako) manga at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMAF) event on Saturday revealed three more cast members. The new cast includes (from left to right in above image): Shōgo Sakata as Ryōsuke Nishida
Anna Nagase as Nagisa Funami
As...
Trillion Game Anime to Air for Consecutive Half Year
Series debuts on October 3 with 1st 2 episodes
― A stage event for the television anime of Riichirou Inagaki and Ryōichi Ikegami's Trillion Game manga at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMAF) event on Saturday confirmed the anime will air for two consecutive cours (quarter of a year), for a half-year run. The anime will debut on October 3 on TV in Japan and on streaming services with the ...
Llenn's Tomori Kusunoki Sings Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II Anime's Ending Theme
Sequel series debuts on October 4
― The official website for Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II, the second season of the Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online television anime, revealed on Saturday that voice actress Tomori Kusunoki as her character Llenn will perform the show's ending theme song "Little Dancer." The Jazzin'park unit returned from the first season's ending them...
Bleach Anime Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Visual
See Ichigo Kurosaki & all his greatest adversaries
― It's hard to believe the anime of Tite Kubo's seminal manga Bleach is two decades old. Coming on the heels of other popular Weekly Shonen Jump adaptations, the Bleach anime made an almost instantaneous mark on the fandom and maintains a strong fanbase to this day. As a reward for the fans' dedication, the Bleach website renewed this week with a new...
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Shadowverse Flame: Arc-hen #97 [rate]
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Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez #11 [rate]
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The ANN Aftershow - The New Madoka Anime is Really Happening!
Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht!
― The New Madoka Anime is Really Happening! Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht! Tune in to find out more about the latest anime news and the penultimate episodes of Yatagarasu and Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruct...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 15-21
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond anime; Detroit: Become Human -Tokyo Stories, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 2 BDPlease Viz Media US$69.99 September 17 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond BDCite Crunchyroll US$34.98 September 17 Ya Boy...
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Anime Film Review
There's a reason that this is one of the series' most popular arcs and the film captures the story's essence expertly—even if a bit too much was left on the cutting room floor.
― One of the most interesting choices that came from adapting Overlord IV is that the series skipped an entire arc—two entire light novels worth of story. This left an odd gap between episodes seven and eight of that series—wh...
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ‒ SEASON FINALE
Maybe things will get better in season two but I'm not holding my breath.
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Quality Assurance in Another World #12 [rate]
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RPG Maker WITH Software's Trailer Reveals PLAYER Demo
Software launches on October 11
― NIS America began streaming a trailer on Friday for RPG Maker WITH, Gotcha Gotcha Games' new software in its RPG Maker series, and it reveals and previews the newly released PLAYER demo: NIS America will release the software in the West for Nintendo Switch on October 11. The company will release the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions in 2025. The software launc...
Pseudo Harem ‒ SEASON FINALE
Pseudo Harem is a show that demonstrates that as long as you have enough heart and charm, even the most mundane presentations can lead to something truly magical.
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Game Previews Single-Player, Co-Op Quests, Boss Raids, Free Roam Modes
Game launches in early 2025 for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Friday a System Trailer its Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream game. The video previews the single-player and online modes, which includes Story Mode, Co-op Quests, Boss Raids, and Free Roam. The main game will launch on October 4 worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox ...
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Dungeon People #11 [rate]
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Viz Licenses Magical Girl Dandelion Manga for Simulpub Release Starting in October
Kaeru Mizuho debuted manga about magical girl, shadow monster on August 24
― The official X/Twitter accounts for Shogakukan's Sho-Comi magazine and Kaeru Mizuho revealed last week that Mizuho's Magical Girl Dandelion (Mahо̄ Shо̄jo Dandelion) manga was coming soon in English from Viz Media. Viz Media confirmed to ANN on Friday that it has licensed the manga and will release it as a simulpub in early O...
Good Smile Company, Frontwing Reveal KANADE Visual Novel Game
Visual novel centered on songs launches for PC in spring 2025
― Good Smile Company and developer Frontwing announced a new visual novel titled KANADE for PC slated for release in spring 2025. The visual novel centers on the theme of "songs." Ei Asо̄ is credited for scenario and planning. Yusano and Akio Watanabe are designing the characters. Fuminori Matsumoto is composing the music. Source: Good Smi...
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NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a #23 [rate]
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Pokémon Horizons Anime's Reveals Video, More Cast for 'Rayquaza Rising' Arc
Marika Kōno, Yu Shimamura, Misato Fukuen join cast for arc starting on October 11
― The Pokémon Company began streaming on Friday a trailer for the fourth arc "Rayquaza Rising" in the Pokémon Horizons: The Series anime. The anime's staff also revealed three cast members for characters from the Pokémon Scarlet/Violet game. The newly announced cast includes (pictured above from left to right): Marika K...
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #71 [rate]
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This Week in Games - Nintendo Lays Down the Law
Jean-Karlo evaluates Nintendo's decision to file suit against Pal World developer Pocketpair, has some advice for fighting game fans, plus more game news than you can shake a joystick at!
― Welcome back, everyone! It's the week before the Tokyo Game Show, so there's very clearly not a lot to talk about. Yep, this is definitely a slow column, I tell you what; no big surprises happened this week. ... O...
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Reveals Character Video, More Japanese Cast
Yūki Kaji, Kengo Kawanishi, Daisuke Ono, more join cast
― Warner Bros. Japan revealed a character clip and more of the Japanese cast on Friday for Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, its new Batman Ninja CG anime film. The additional Japanese cast includes: Yūki Kaji as Robin
Kengo Kawanishi as Red Robin
Daisuke Ono as Nightwing
Akira Ishida as Red Hood
Hōchū Ohtsuka as Alfred
Masaki Terasoma as Gordon T...
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Anime Unveils Main Promo Video, Visual, Additional Cast
Jun Fukuyama, Akio Ōtsuka, Haruka Michii join cast
― The staff for the television anime of Tsukikage and Chyko's Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) light novel series revealed on Friday the main promotional video, main visual, and additional cast. The video previews the opening theme song "Kattō Tomorrow" (Conflict Tomorr...
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2.5 Dimensional Seduction #12 [rate]
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I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level 2 Anime Reveals Character Video for Halkara
Sayaka Harada voices character for new season debuting in 2025
― The official website for Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita ~Sono Ni~ (I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level 2), the second season of the television anime of Kisetsu Morita's I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level (Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Lev...
Reynatis Game Review
Reynatis is a high-flying action RPG that stands on its own, but it has a rather shaky stance.
― Reynatis is a high-flying action RPG that, to its credit, has a solid identity and visual aesthetic. A lot of comparisons have been drawn between it and Kingdom Hearts, and while they're not uncalled for, it's worth pointing out that about all Reynatis has in common with Kingdom Hearts is a teenaged prota...
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Game Revealed for Worldwide Release on February 28, 2025
Game features Goro Majima as protagonist on pirate adventure; Yakuza Kiwami launches on Switch in October
― Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studio revealed during the RGG Summit 2024 livestream on Friday that Ryu ga Gotoku Studio is developing the Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ryū ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii) game, and will release the game worldwide on February 28, 2025. The game will be ...
'A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized' Season 2 Animated Show's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Theme
MiMi performs ending theme for series debuting on October 2
― The official website for the Chinese-animated series adaptation of Kaisei Enomoto's A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized (Yowai 5000-nen no Sōshoku Dragon, Iware Naki Jaryū Nintei) novel series revealed the second promotional video for the show's second season on Friday. The video previews the anime's ending theme ...
Yakuza Fiancé Anime Gets Special 'Kansai Prologue' Episode on Amazon Prime in Japan for 2 Days Only
1-hour video will focus on story in Osaka before show's general October 7 debut
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Asuka Konishi's Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii manga revealed on Friday that the anime will get a special "Kansai Prologue-hen" episode that will stream on Amazon Prime Video in Japan for a limited time on September 28 and 29. The special one-hour video wi...
Fruits Basket The Final Stage Play Reveals Promo Video, Visual
Play runs in Tokyo from October 18-27
― The staff for Butai Fruits Basket The Final (Fruits Basket on Stage: The Final), the new stage play based on Natsuki Takaya's Fruits Basket manga, revealed a new visual featuring 16 cast members on Friday. The staff also revealed a special promotional video that features footage from the Fruits Basket 2nd season stage play. The staff also revealed that Gaku Mat...
Murder Mystery of the Dead Party Game Gets TV Anime
Anime debuts on November 13
― ABC Animation announced on Friday that Cosaic and Group SNE's Murder Mystery of the Dead party game is getting a television anime series that will premiere on November 13. A special program for the anime will air on November 6. The anime will star: Moe Kahara as Mikoto Amano
Lynn as Ranna Kuze
Kiyono Yasuno as Yū Kodama
Madoka Asahina as Rumina
Maki Kawase as Fumika Shin...
Kagaku×Bōken Survival! TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Promo Video, Opening Theme
Win Morisaki performs opening theme for series debuting on October 5
― Toho Animation revealed a promotional video on Friday for Kagaku×Bōken Survival!, the television anime of the Kagaku Manga Survival (Science Manga Survival) study manga series. Toho Animation also revealed the show's main voice cast, including: Satsumi Matsuda as Jio
Megumi Han as Pipi
Akira Ishida as Kei
Hiroshi Iwasaki as Profes...
A Few Moments of Cheers Anime Film, Solitary Gourmet Live-Action Film Screen at Tokyo Int'l Film Fest
Festival takes place from October 28 - November 6
― The staff for screenwriter Jukki Hanada, music video production group Hurray!, and 100Studio's original anime film A Few Moments of Cheers (Sūfunkan no Yell o) announced on Friday that the film will screen at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which runs from October 28 to November 6. The film will screen in the festival's "Animation...
Netflix Animation Teases 'New Story' in Cyberpunk's Night City
― Netflix streamed a new video on Thursday, teasing a "return" to the Night City setting of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 game. The description for the Japanese version of the video teases, "A new story in Night City begins." The video did not reveal any further details, including whether or not the project will be an anime, and whether or not it will be related to Studio Trigger's Cyberpunk: Edge...